Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir - your opinions
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Not quite sure I understand your statement. If you purchase the LC Cuir from an authorized LC retailer, LC online or LC boutique, of course it's real leather.
I bought my first LC LP black 1899 LH a month ago and have used it non stop. I am loving how light, easy, and carefree it is. I am coming from wearing FUSSY designer bags over the last 10 years. Longchamp is a dream come true so far.
I spoke with a rep at Longchamp for 20 minutes yesterday about the cuir line. She guided me around the sizing and care of the bag. She also mentioned that she has been carrying her black med cuir exclusively for 2 years. I drilled her with all kinds of questions regarding wearability, wear and tear, rain, scratches, etc. her bag has been through rain and other elements without damage, and there aren't any scratches or corner wear. She said it looks better with age. I would love to see a picture of her bag
I just now purchased online the medium cherry red cuir and a LP SSH in gunmetal. I am so excited to see them irl.
I spoke with a rep at Longchamp for 20 minutes yesterday about the cuir line. She guided me around the sizing and care of the bag. She also mentioned that she has been carrying her black med cuir exclusively for 2 years. I drilled her with all kinds of questions regarding wearability, wear and tear, rain, scratches, etc. her bag has been through rain and other elements without damage, and there aren't any scratches or corner wear. She said it looks better with age. I would love to see a picture of her bag
I just now purchased online the medium cherry red cuir and a LP SSH in gunmetal. I am so excited to see them irl.
Would love to know what tips she gave you about taking care of the leather cuir bags I recently got the cherry in small , it is a lovely colour , and the strap is longer than previous seasons . I also ordered the blue eventually ! can't wait to see it in person
Enjoy your new bag !
Enjoy your new bag !
Hope you enjoy your new bag when it comes 
Please share the tips she gave for the bags..would love to know more on how to prevent corner wears
Please share the tips she gave for the bags..would love to know more on how to prevent corner wears
Only one of mine has corner wear, an older camel I did buy it pre-loved and it came w/the corner wear, so I can't say how it was treated. I've used it a lot and it hasn't gotten any worse. I do put a tiny bit of Blackrock's on the corners jut to add a bit of protection.
I bought my first LC LP black 1899 LH a month ago and have used it non stop. I am loving how light, easy, and carefree it is. I am coming from wearing FUSSY designer bags over the last 10 years. Longchamp is a dream come true so far.
I spoke with a rep at Longchamp for 20 minutes yesterday about the cuir line. She guided me around the sizing and care of the bag. She also mentioned that she has been carrying her black med cuir exclusively for 2 years. I drilled her with all kinds of questions regarding wearability, wear and tear, rain, scratches, etc. her bag has been through rain and other elements without damage, and there aren't any scratches or corner wear. She said it looks better with age. I would love to see a picture of her bag
I just now purchased online the medium cherry red cuir and a LP SSH in gunmetal. I am so excited to see them irl.
Congrats on your new purchases, please post pics when they arrive! I have the LLH and medium SH in gunmetal.....love the color, and such a GREAT neutral...enjoy!!!
I'm wondering if the quality of the leather used on the LP cuirs has changed over the years? I went to Bloomingdales and Nordstrom today and the leather felt so plastic-y! They were made in China, and the Veau Foulonne was made in Mauritius. The SA told me that all the leather comes from France but the labor gets outsourced. I seem to remember the leather being more smooshy when they first came out in stores?
So yesterday I was at Bloomies contemplating whether I should get my first LP cuir and what size and color to get. I decided on Cherry because it had more of a pop. Then I noticed that the medium is made in China vs the small was made in Tunisia. I think either size would have been okay for me since both look like they can fit an ipad air. But I also noticed that the leather on the flaps felt very stiff on both small and med sizes, more than the leather on my LP neo. I finally presaled the small one but then found out that it's the last one at the store. So I guess I'm on the fence. Just not sure if LP cuir is really worth the price esp since I really like my Neo.